The population is as high as I can remember seeing it at the Waterman Creek rookery. We counted a high of 64 birds. We've had high numbers before (just not this many) in years past but they seem to decline once a few high winds and storms pass through during these weeks. A relentless 30mph+ wind today is being tolerated fairly well.
Also had a male Yellow-headed Black Bird at the feeders ...keeping company with many Red-winged Black Birds and Common Grackles. ...Bruce Morrison, S.E. O'Brien County http://www.morrisons-studio.com http://prairiepainter.blogspot.com --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
